On 30 October 2026, Professor Dr. Ruth Banomyong, Chairman of WICE and Member of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, received the Honorary Fellow award in recognition of his distinguished contributions to education, research, public policy, and the logistics industry. His achievements include the National Outstanding Researcher Award in Economics (2022) and the IEOM Distinguished Leadership Award (2026), reflecting his significant influence on the advancement of logistics and supply chain management.